Topics - BrianB

Helping a friend with his li with 200 engine, and the carb is a jetex, which seems to be junk. As it's been awhile since I have ordered parts, it looks like the choices aren't as good as they used to be. Any recommendations on a decent carb that can be mounted with little fuss that won't break the bank,?

1. Custom suit made Hong Kong in 1968, brilliant blacking green sharkskin, three buttons etc...about a 40Reg2. Vintage DB suit with about a 2-3 inch crossover in a dark grey with subtle check pattern. Trousers on this one are great, with slanted inset front pockets, 1inch square belt loops, and a belt holder. Has a small repair, but was so well done, it took me a couple of months to even notice it. about a 39 Reg.

old age and a bigger waistline have caught up with me, so looking to rehome them. If anyone is interested I can take some pics and post them here. Not looking to make a fortune off them, just recoup a little and make sure they go to other like minded forum members. Will also take complete measurements if any bites

I'll be in Dublin first week of December, any shops or events worth checking out? Not really able to leave Dublin during that time, but will have a full day Saturday to leave the city if need be. Any ideas?

When traveling across country or internationally, it seems the restrictions and safety rules impede on personal style...i.e., safety razors, flying with liquids, the clothes you wear. As I have a bit if flying to do over the next few months, any suggestions on how to still be stylish when traveling these days?

Having an issue with my home record player (1958 Motorola Stereophonic) with some 45's slipping on platter (plastic I'm guessing). Does anyone know a source or heard of a 9" slipmat? All I seem to run across are 11-12 inch...

Anyone have a couple of suggestions for belts? I am fond of full buckles, but everywhere I look lately is either half buckles, or the belt is some kind of utilitarian security guard thick belt...if anyone has any online suggestions that they have had luck with, I'd love to hear it.

So, partially to vent and partially to see if others have had bad service with BB lately. I received a letter from Brooks the other day (name misspelled "Bryian"), and inside was two discount cards for 40% off (one for men's, other for women's) I thought "great", then I noticed they were only good between the 15th and the 24th...I got them ON the 24th. Ok, no biggie, but I thought I would email them and give them a heads up that this happened. I got an email form their customer service saying they recognize the issue (never used the word "sorry"), and they would extend the offer until midnight of the 27th...they sent me the email at 9pm ON THE 27th! The letter then said that if there was any issue to just reference the customer service agents name....she only used her first name. So am I really expected to call them and say a first name person said to give me 40%? Really not impressed...just another nail in the coffin for Brooks...or maybe I am just typing angry.

So, I have a 1963 GS160 that I started to restore and just got sidetracked with too many things to list here. I am getting to the point of having some more free time and really need to finish this. I thought that I might post the project on here and update with pictures and notes as the restoration goes on......would anyone be interested in this or should I just shut up, restore it, then post a picture when done?